In 1993, President Clinton and Vice President Gore put in place an agenda to get America back on its economic feet while restoring the values of opportunity, responsibility and community that made this country great. Their work, along with the hard work of the American people, has led to remarkable progress: the longest economic expansion in our nation's history, more than 22 million new jobs, historically low unemployment, the lowest crime rates in a generation, the smallest welfare rolls in 35 years, and cleaner air and water in our nation's communities. Our report "Eight Years of Peace, Progress and Prosperity" highlights all of President Clinton's historic achievements and details the progress our nation has made over the past eight years. The report is available in HTML and as a PDF here on the White House web site. read more

President Clinton: Celebrating the Legacy of Lewis and Clark and Preserving America's Natural Treasures

Wednesday, January 17, President Clinton will highlight the importance of preserving America's natural and historic heritage by creating or expanding eight national monuments, including two along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
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The Clinton-Gore Administration: Leadership for the New Millennium -- A Record of Digital Progress and Prosperity

Tuesday, January 16, Chief of Staff John Podesta released a report outlining the Clinton-Gore Administration's record of digital progress and prosperity and preparing the United States for the Information Age of the 21st century. The Third Annual Report of the U.S. Government Working Group on Electronic Commerce, "Leadership for the New Millennium: Delivering on Digital Progress and Prosperity," details the Administration's accomplishments in promoting electronic commerce, using the Internet to address our most urgent social challenges, and establishing a strategy and vision for the future.
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The Clinton/Gore Administration: New Efforts to Fight Sweatshops and Child Labor Around the World & Put A More Human Face on the

Tuesday, January 16: As part of the Clinton/Gore Administration's ongoing commitment to the improvement of working standards around the world, the Departments of Treasury and State will announce two new initiatives to protect workers, children, and families from abusive and unfair labor practices.
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President Clinton Honors Martin Luther King Through Words and Deeds: Serves on King Holiday and Salutes America's Volunteers

Monday, January 15, President Clinton will join ninety Americorps members in repairing and painting the Greenleaf Senior Center in Washington, D.C. in honor of Martin Luther King. In 1994, the President signed the King Holiday and Service Act, establishing the King holiday as a national day of service, and for the fourth year in a row, President Clinton will participate in a community service project in recognition of this day.
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